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IT Support Specialist vs Systems Administrator salary

In Brazil, a systems administrator earns about 48% more than a it support specialist $43,431 vs $29,345 per year.

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Technology
IT Support Specialist
$29,345/yr
Monthly
$2,445
Hourly
$14
Range
$21,422$39,029
10-yr outlook
+6%
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Technology
Systems Administrator
$43,431/yr
Monthly
$3,619
Hourly
$21
Range
$30,147$59,669
10-yr outlook
+4%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileIT Support SpecialistSystems Administrator
Entry (10th)$21,422$30,147
25th$25,393$36,779
Median$29,345$43,431
75th$34,197$51,550
Senior (90th)$39,029$59,669

National Brazil figures in BRL. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a it support specialist or systems administrator earn more in Brazil?
A systems administrator earns more, at about R$ 222.000 per year vs R$ 150.000 for a it support specialist — roughly 48% (R$ 72.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A it support specialist typically earns R$ 109.500–R$ 199.500, while a systems administrator earns R$ 154.100–R$ 305.000 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a it support specialist averages about R$ 12.500 and a systems administrator about R$ 18.500.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a it support specialist earns about R$ 109.500 while a systems administrator earns about R$ 154.100 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a it support specialist earns about R$ 199.500 while a systems administrator earns about R$ 305.000 per year.
Are it support specialist and systems administrator similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.